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American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc

116 H-1B petitions, 97.4% certified, $130,198 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Detroit, MI NAICS: 336350

The verdict

American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc filed 116 H-1B petitions, more than 98% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 97.4% with a $130,198 median offered wage.

116
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
97.4%
DOL-certified
$130,198
median offered wage
Top 2%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Detroit, MI. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc filed 116 Labor Condition Applications covering 116 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 97.4% (113 certified of 116 filed), a useful proxy for how cleanly their prevailing-wage attestations pass the Labor Department’s preliminary review before USCIS adjudication.

Compensation spread. Offered wages on American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $81,500 at the low end to $340,000 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $130,198. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Senior Embedded Software Engineer (6 petitions at $118,588 avg), followed by Senior Systems Engineer and Senior Requirements Engineer. H-1B salaries reported on LCAs must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for the role and worksite, so the spread also tracks wage-level geography and seniority.

Geographic footprint. American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc is headquartered in Detroit, MI under NAICS code 336350, and places H-1B workers across 1 state, most heavily in MI. Combined, these signals give a granular view of how one employer uses the H-1B program, volume, approval cleanliness, wage posture, and where the jobs actually sit on the map.

Where American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc is #1,907 of 119,880 employers nationally and #84 of 2,986 employers headquartered in MI. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

97.4%

Avg. Salary

$130,198

Median Salary

$130,198

Total Workers

116

Compare with another sponsor

American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$130,198 · 7% higher than Ford Motor Company
This sponsor
Peer
$121,293
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate97.4% · 2% lower than Ford Motor Company
This sponsor
Peer
99.5%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions116 · 96% lower than Ford Motor Company
This sponsor
Peer
2,726
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 6.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc

Minimum
$81,500
Maximum
$340,000
Average Salary
$130,198

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+8.1%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Fully Competent (Level IV)

51.7% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

WAYNE, MI

83.6% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 48 petitions · 95.8% certified · $120,916 avg
FY2024 29 petitions · 96.6% certified · $143,171 avg
FY2025 36 petitions · 100% certified · $132,689 avg

FY2026 is partial data (through Q1). Chart shows completed fiscal years only.

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 48 46 $120,916
FY2024 29 28 $143,171
FY2025 36 36 $132,689
FY2026(partial) 3 3 $123,419

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Senior Embedded Software Engineer 6 $118,588
Senior Systems Engineer 4 $124,871
Senior Requirements Engineer 4 $118,250
Senior NVH Analytical Engineer 4 $123,496
Lead Software Engineer 4 $144,342
Lead Analytical Engineer - Fluid Dynamics 4 $127,085
Senior Software Controls Engineer 3 $119,792
Senior Analytical Engineer 3 $115,780
Technical Manager 2 $174,627
Software Validation Engineer 2 $90,000
Software Technical Project Manager 2 $155,702
Software Controls Engineer 2 $93,469
Senior Structural Analytical Engineer - Welding 2 $113,964
Senior Mechatronics CAE Engineer 2 $116,610
Senior Functional Safety Engineer 2 $144,739

Geographic Distribution

Where American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc places H-1B workers across the United States

MI 100 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Senior Analytical Engineer Detroit, MI $113,000 Certified FY2026
Lead Analytical Engineer Detroit, MI $147,533 Certified FY2026
Analytical Engineer - NVH Rochester Hills, MI $109,725 Certified FY2026
Senior Systems Engineer Detroit, MI $123,696 Certified FY2025
Software Controls Engineer Detroit, MI $90,514 Certified FY2025
Senior Manager Controls Engineering Detroit, MI $190,053 Certified FY2025
Senior CFD Engineer Detroit, MI $120,232 Certified FY2025
Senior NVH Analytical Engineer Rochester Hills, MI $130,000 Certified FY2025
Lead Systems Engineer - Heat Transfer & Fluids Detroit, MI $146,000 Certified FY2025
Software Validation Engineer Detroit, MI $95,930 Certified FY2025
Technical Manager Detroit, MI $177,038 Certified FY2025
Senior Systems Engineer Detroit, MI $125,000 Certified FY2025
Manager Application Engineering Detroit, MI $174,840 Certified FY2025
Senior Structural Analytical Engineer - Welding Detroit, MI $121,700 Certified FY2025
Lead PLM Developer Detroit, MI $146,076 Certified FY2025
Senior Manager Facilities Engineering Detroit, MI $165,059 Certified FY2025
Senior CAE Structural Analysis Engineer Detroit, MI $123,266 Certified FY2025
Senior Requirements Engineer Detroit, MI $123,000 Certified FY2025
Lead Software Engineer Detroit, MI $157,367 Certified FY2025
Technical Project Manager - Software Detroit, MI $145,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Systems Engineer Detroit, MI $127,124 Certified FY2025
Senior Analytical Engineer Detroit, MI $121,800 Certified FY2025
Manager, Engineering Project Management Detroit, MI $159,215 Certified FY2025
Lead Product Engineer - Actuation Systems Detroit, MI $119,377 Certified FY2025
Controls Engineer - Driveline Rochester Hills, MI $90,921 Certified FY2025
Senior Systems Engineer Detroit, MI $123,662 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Validation Engineer Detroit, MI $127,616 Certified FY2025
Production Engineer/Productivity Leader Three Rivers, MI $109,581 Certified FY2025
Lead Product Engineer - Actuation Systems Detroit, MI $119,377 Certified FY2025
Manager Requirements Engineering Detroit, MI $165,600 Certified FY2025
Controls Engineer - Driveline Detroit, MI $90,921 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Requirements Engineer Detroit, MI $117,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Embedded Software Engineer Detroit, MI $128,257 Certified FY2025
Senior NVH Analytical Engineer Rochester Hills, MI $114,398 Certified FY2025
Lead Software Validation Engineer Detroit, MI $143,222 Certified FY2025
Electrical and Electronics Project Manager Detroit, MI $165,238 Certified FY2025
Lead Product Engineer - Mechanical Detroit, MI $143,569 Certified FY2025
Lead Analytical Engineer Detroit, MI $143,237 Certified FY2025
Senior Analytical Engineer - Fluid Dynamics Detroit, MI $111,935 Certified FY2025
Lead Software Controls Engineer Detroit, MI $146,711 Certified FY2024
Senior Embedded Software Engineer Detroit, MI $119,828 Certified FY2024
Senior Embedded Software Engineer Detroit, MI $119,828 Withdrawn FY2024
Executive Director - Innovation and Business Development Detroit, MI $340,000 Certified FY2024
Analytical Engineer - CAE Detroit, MI $106,570 Certified FY2024
Technical Manager - Power Electronics Detroit, MI $143,151 Certified FY2024
Technical Manager Detroit, MI $172,216 Certified FY2024
Software Technical Project Manager Detroit, MI $159,908 Certified FY2024
Senior Mechatronics Engineer - CAE Detroit, MI $120,093 Certified FY2024
Leader, Program Management Detroit, MI $144,911 Certified FY2024
Senior CFD Engineer Detroit, MI $116,127 Certified FY2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc filed?

American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc has filed 116 H-1B LCA petitions covering 116 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc?

American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc has a 97.4% certification rate, with 113 out of 116 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc?

The average H-1B salary at American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc is $130,198. Salaries range from $81,500 to $340,000.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc?

The top H-1B job titles at American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc include Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Senior Systems Engineer, Senior Requirements Engineer. The most common position is Senior Embedded Software Engineer with 6 petitions at an average salary of $118,588.

Where is American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc located?

American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

Is American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc H-1B dependent?

No, American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc filed 48 petitions in FY2023 and 3 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $120,916 to $123,419.

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Data Sources

H-1B visa petition data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Labor Condition Application (LCA) disclosure files. Data covers fiscal years 2023 through 2026. Salary figures reflect amounts listed on LCA petitions, not actual compensation paid. Certification of an LCA does not guarantee visa approval.

Source: DOL Foreign Labor Performance Data

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, LCA Disclosure Data (FY2023–FY2026)

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